August 2020 Round at The Ridge
What You Need to Know to Race at The Ridge
- Watch the Riders’ Meeting Video on YouTube
- Sign the Entry Waiver
- Registration Closes Thursday at 10 PM
- Front Gate Opens Friday Night at 7 PM
- Charge your transponder
- It’s going to be hot this weekend, start hydrating now
- Pack extra fuel for your generator
Hello OMRRA Members,
We are just a handful of days away from racing at The Ridge Motorsports Park with our friends from WMRRA. To make this weekend a success, to help our OMRRA racers navigate the different operations between the two clubs, and to provide information on the new COVID-19 protocols in Washington, we have put together this big fat email, so all the information is in one place for you to reference in the coming days.
Important WMRRA Contacts
Danielle Campbell – Registration: [email protected]
CJ Hobbs – Referee: [email protected]
Derick Clary – Rider’s Rep: [email protected]
Colt Bristow – Race Director: [email protected]
Craig Johnson – Volunteer Coord: [email protected]
Barry Wressell – President: [email protected]
Watch the Riders’ Meeting on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT2CKdNRWko
Other Important Web Links
Race Day Schedule:
https://1drv.ms/x/s!AtfSBjwmV185szdkSKykLRMHi03E?e=mYEWU3
WMRRA to OMRRA Class Points Conversion Table:
https://1drv.ms/x/s!AtfSBjwmV185s0DXItzVPGVokrc7?e=TA7YpC
The 2020 Medical Form:
http://www.wmrra.com/pdfs/medical/2020-WMRRA-Medical-Info-Form-Blank.pdf
Current WMRRA Rulebook:
http://www.wmrra.com/pdfs/rulebook/2020WMRRARuleBook.pdf
Face Masks Are Required at All Times at The Ridge
The August round is operating under special permission from the State of Washington, and if we want to race this weekend, and race on future weekends, we need to adhere to the requirements that the Governor’s office has laid out for this participant-only event.
This means that face masks and other similar face coverings will be required at all times while at the track. Also, social distancing of at least six feet is required when you are not in your pits. Similarly, pits should be set up with six to ten feet between them, or with a vehicle between them as a barrier.
There is no spectating. There may be one crew member per racer on the pit lane wall, but this person cannot be using a camera or smartphone while out there. Giving rider signals and taking notes is okay and encouraged.
Registration Closes August 13th at 10:00 PM
You can sign-up for your races on MotorsportReg.com.
Also, please send a copy of your medical form and a picture of your OMRRA race license to [email protected] before you try to register (you won’t be able to sign-up for races until you do this important step).
Be sure to get your registration done before 10:00 PM on Thursday night.
You Will Need to Sign a Waiver to Get into the Track
You must sign the online waiver prior to arriving at The Ridge. It is required. https://app.waiverforever.com/pending/b0Xgf4dUYl1594414963
After signing the waiver, you will receive a QR code that you will need to display to the track’s gate attendant. Keep that QR code as a screenshot and have it up and open on your phone upon entry, so you are not fumbling for it at the gate and holding everyone up.
After showing the QR code at the gate, you will be given a wristband, which you are required to wear for the entire weekend.
Remember, because of the COVID-19 restrictions in place in Washington, this round is restricted to racers, essential crew, and same household family members.
Racers get into the track for free with their race license. Anyone additional is $10 per person / per day. If someone will be with you both Saturday & Sunday you must pay $20 total.
Any non-racers – particularly vendors and visitors – must declare a rider host.
Thursday evening access is for registered MotoVixens Track Day attendees only, and subject to their rules of entry.
If you plan to enter on Friday evening, each vehicle must purchase a $20 camping pass / security.
There will be NO cash at the gate or registration. Pre-registration is required to attend the event.
If you have any issues registering, please make sure you have completed all requirements, and then email [email protected].
We Always Want More Volunteers
We always need more corner workers and race day volunteers. Air-fence set up will occur Thursday night, and we always need help tearing down on Sunday night as well.
Remember, since there is no spectating allowed during this round, being a race volunteer is the only way you will get to see the racing action. It’s fun, and it helps the clubs put on a great event.
Our friends at WMRRA were awesome in bringing down volunteers to our July races a few weeks ago, even though it wasn’t a co-round. So, it would be great if we could return the favor this weekend at The Ridge, especially since this event is on both clubs’ calendars.
Please contact WMRRA if you are interested in volunteering for this round and want more information: [email protected].
Where to Park and Setup Your Pit Space
There are some areas at The Ridge Motorsports Park that WMRRA reserves for sponsors and vendors. This includes the entire pit-lane wall. If you park on the pit wall, you will be told to move if you do not have prior authorization
The other reserved sponsor area is on the chain-link fence, directly behind the track entrance and exit.
Cars, trucks, and haulers need to be parked in the dirt at the far end of the pits. Novices are encouraged to pit near “The Shire”, in “Novice row”.
Gate Calls and Announcements
As with most race schedules, The times are approximate and we are prohibited from using a gate-horn this year. Also, The Ridge has a shaky PA speaker system, so we suggest riders bring a UHF scanner and tune into our primary ops channel: 451.8000
The announcer will also be broadcasting on FM, and the PA speaker. We’ll announce the frequency once it is live at the track.
Other Things to Know
Race grid positions will be assigned via qualifying, like we did during the July round. This will add an element of fun to the event, and it means WMRRA and OMRRA racers all have the same fair shot at pole position.
WMRRA uses lights for their starting procedure. Please watch the WMRRA riders’ meeting on YouTube for a rundown on how this works at The Ridge.
There is no power at The Ridge, so you’ll need to bring a generator for your power needs. Generators must be turned off by 11:00 PM.
Bridgestone, Dunlop, Michelin, and Pirelli, tires will be on site in Vendor’s Row. There is no gasoline vendor on site, but there is a gas station 3 miles away.
There are bathrooms and showers at the track.
We look forward to seeing you all on the grid this weekend. It’s going to be hot, so start hydrating now!
Stay Fast,
The OMRRA Board of Directors